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- Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Compressions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6564
Re: Compressions
My engine recorded 142,146,147 and 146 psi, after 240 miles running-in with the engine warm. I haven't got round to measurng it more recently!
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: I want and I 've got..
- Topic: Luvax Bijur lubrication system
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20199
Re: Luvax Bijur lubrication system
I forgot to mention earlier - 2 very informative articles in Freewheel on this topic:
FW263, June 1997 by Stan Stokes and FW299, June 2003 by Charles Vyse.
FW263, June 1997 by Stan Stokes and FW299, June 2003 by Charles Vyse.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:44 am
- Forum: I want and I 've got..
- Topic: Luvax Bijur lubrication system
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20199
Re: Luvax Bijur lubrication system
Richard I replaced my meter valves with equivalent modern parts from Interlube, supplied by Meterlube Systems Ltd of Ashford, Kent. The modern valves don't have the correct thread but they can be readily converted by running a 3/8BSF die over the thread. Also they are only available straight so 90 d...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:08 am
- Forum: New members
- Topic: New Member starting a restoration project
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30001
Re: New Member starting a restoration project
Keep at it, Adrian! I did my body/chassis swop single-handed - but it did take quite a few jacks, axle-stands, bits of wood, a certain amount of swearing and the odd mishap!
DaveM
DaveM
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:20 am
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: A.M. Instruments, Rover 20
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4517
Re: A.M. Instruments, Rover 20
I worked at Smiths Industries (Aviation Division) for many years, so have some interest in the history of the company. There is a brief reference to A T Speedometers Ltd in James Nye’s history A Long Time in Making - The History of Smiths . Looking for more detail I tried some googling and came up w...
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: New members
- Topic: New Member starting a restoration project
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30001
Re: New Member starting a restoration project
Yes, I’m pretty sure there’s a vertical bolt at the top in the flange that supports the floor boards. My car’s not garaged at home at the moment, otherwise I just nip out and check!
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: New members
- Topic: New Member starting a restoration project
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30001
Re: New Member starting a restoration project
Hi Adrian
I replaced the body of my 1947 12 (6 light) with a better one from different vehicles. It was quite a while ago, but from memory there are (on each side) - 1 bolt at the front of the sill, 3 bolts at each outrigger and 1 bolt at the rear (accessed via the boot floor).
Best of luck, DaveM
I replaced the body of my 1947 12 (6 light) with a better one from different vehicles. It was quite a while ago, but from memory there are (on each side) - 1 bolt at the front of the sill, 3 bolts at each outrigger and 1 bolt at the rear (accessed via the boot floor).
Best of luck, DaveM
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: New members
- Topic: New 12 restoration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9454
Re: New 12 restoration
Hello and congratulations! You don't say what year or model your car is. Post-war and immediate pre-war models have significant differences to earlier ones, particularly 1947. Many items - such as wheel bearings - remained in use on P4s and P5s, and a number of gearbox items were used in Land Rover ...
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:26 pm
- Forum: I want and I 've got..
- Topic: Luvax nuts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10063
Re: Luvax nuts
Hello MarkK
I’ve got quite a few Luvax bits including these nuts. Less good news is I’m in France until early September. If you still need them then let me know.
DavidM
I’ve got quite a few Luvax bits including these nuts. Less good news is I’m in France until early September. If you still need them then let me know.
DavidM
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:44 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Frustration! Overheating.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6140
Re: Frustration! Overheating.
Well that must count as progress! Shame about the radiator- hope it turns up in time. I tried to start my 12 this morning but the combination of 9 yr old battery and 15 yr old booster pack still wasn’t quite up to it - so looks like I’ll be splashing some cash tomorrow.
Bon voyage for Wednesday, DaveM
Bon voyage for Wednesday, DaveM